Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
One of my favorite things about the modern homesteading movement is that it is flexible. I use to think that the only way a person could ever be considered a farmer or rancher was to have thousands upon thousands of acres and make a full-time living off of their land. But, definitions are changing... In the past, I've talked about the idea of being a modern-day homesteader, no matter where you may live, and in more recent ...Continue Reading
(No, this isn't my pantry-- but I sure wish that it was! ;)) Canning is no longer just for your grandmother! What was once a practice that was considered only for "old-timers," is now gaining popularity with the younger crowd. And I love it! More and more people of all generations are starting to have the desire to learn how to can and improve their food security. Growing a garden and fresh food preservation go hand-in-hand, but ...Continue Reading
Learn how to make your own homemade fly spray recipe. This is a wonderful natural fly spray that will help prevent flies around your homestead and while you work with your livestock. You can relax knowing that it's made with natural and safe ingredients instead of unknown chemicals. You know how in the book of Exodus, one of the ten plagues was massive amounts of flies? When I was younger, I always thought "Well, that one ...Continue Reading
If you've been into real food for any amount of time, ...then you've probably heard lots of people reference homemade beef stock or bone broth (or homemade beef broth). Why People Love Homemade Beef Stock (or Homemade Bone Broth) First off, homemade bone broth is one of the most nourishing things you can make. Homemade beef stock promotes healthier digestion, reduces inflammation, inhibits infection, and promotes ...Continue Reading
